The student body from pre-school through high
school is divided into four communities of learners:
Primary (3 to 6 years); Lower Elementary (6 to 9 years); Upper
Elementary (9 to 12 years); and Middle and High School (12 to 18
years). This format ensures an environment in which each
student can develop intellectually and emotionally at his or her
own rate. Geography, creative writing, problem solving,
Spanish, life science, and community service are integral parts of
the curriculum at all levels – Montessori Primary through
high
school.
At the Middle/High School level (12 to 18
years), the curriculum is exclusively college-preparatory,
and the environment closely resembles a workplace with individual
contracts, group projects, team meetings, class discussions, and
student/teacher appointments. Independent study, joint-enrollment
with local colleges, and professional internships are incorporated
as achievement, commitment, and maturity permit. Long-term research
projects and community service involvement are inherent in the
program. Students address political and environmental
responsibilities as well as develop in-depth analytical and
communication skills. Throughout high school, each student is
assisted in evaluating and addressing his or her individual
strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve college readiness both
academically and emotionally. The resulting confidence,
self-awareness, and genuine desire for inquiry make college a
natural conclusion and confirm life as a continuous learning and
growing
experience.
Counterpane students enjoy acceptances from
colleges such as Auburn University, Berry College, Boston
College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brandeis University,
Brown University, Caltech, Carnegie Mellon University, Claremont
McKenna College, College of Charleston, Colorado State, Columbia
University, Cornell University, Digipen, De Paul University, Emory
University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State
University, Harvey Mudd College, Haverford College, Johnson &
Wales, Macalester, M.I.T., New Mexico School of Mining and
Technology, New York University, Penn State Univ0ersity,
Savannah College of Art and Design, Sweet Briar College, Tulane
University, the University of Georgia, the University of
Kentucky, the University of Mississippi, and Virginia Tech.
To date there are forty-four graduates and all have been accepted
to four-year
colleges.
Counterpane evaluates studentsthrough written assessments, and
students do not receive grades until ninth grade. A.P.
English Literature and Composition, and A.P. United States History
are standard offerings, while other A.P. courses are available on
an individual readiness basis. A student may also opt for an
additional year in High School if personal needs or goals
dictate.
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